Requirements for Licensure

To be eligible for a real estate sales associate license, the state of Florida requires you to…

be at least 18 years of age.
have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
receive approval of your state application.
complete and pass a state approved 63-hour course.
pass a state examination.
You do not need to be a Florida resident.

State Application and Testing Process

Step 1: Fill Out State Application

You can submit the application in two ways:
Online – Department of Business and Professional Regulation website
Mail – Download and print the application
The Application fee paid to the state is $105.00
It will take 4-6 weeks on average for the state to process and approve your application
Check the status of your application by clicking here
You must submit your fingerprints electronically before your application can be approved.

Step 2: Submit Finger Prints

Appointments are scheduled with the state testing vendor , Pearson Vue.
This can be done online, or by calling (877) 238-8232
Schedule Fingerprint Appointment Online
Pearson Vue Testing Locations
The fingerprinting fee is $57.25

Step 3: Complete the 63-hour Licensing Course

Completition Slips are issued upon completion of the course

Step 4: Pass the state exam

Before you can take your state exam, the state must approve your application for licensure. You must bring your completion slip with you to be permitted to test.
To schedule your exam, contact Pearson VUE, the state testing vendor. They have locations throughout the state. You can make an appointment online, or by calling (888) 204-6289

The exam fee paid to Pearson VUE is $31.50

The state exam is a 100 question multiple choice test with a passing score of 75%.

If you fail the exam, you may retake it as many times as necessary, at a cost of $31.50 each time, as soon as you can make a new appointment.

Course Breakdown